Winkler Arts & Culture

10/12/2026

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at WA+C!

We’re thankful for our wonderful community, the artists who share their creativity with us, and everyone who visits and supports the arts in Winkler.

Wishing you a happy Thanksgiving filled with good food, good company, and lots to be thankful for!

10/10/2026

We are closed today. We hope you have a safe and happy long weekend!

10/10/2026

October 10th is World Mental Health Day.

On this day, remember to take some time for yourself. Doodle, craft, take a walk, or do whatever helps you clear your mind and take a moment to relax.

Taking care of yourself matters.

10/09/2026

Pub Choir is coming back to WAC!

Prairie Soundscape is bringing everyone together for another evening of singing on Friday, October 23. No experience needed, just come ready to sing along and have some fun!

Friday, October 23
Doors open at 7 PM | Singing starts at 7:30 PM

All ages welcome!
Cash bar available.

Tickets: $10 online or $15 at the door.
Tickets available online at www.prairiesoundscape.ca.

10/09/2026

We have a new exhibition in the upper gallery!

Come visit WA+C and check out Katie’s Art, on display from October 14 to November 14. We hope you get a chance to stop by and enjoy the artwork!

10/08/2026

Here's a little preview of Dan McKinnon, who will be performing at WAC on October 18 as part of our 2026–2027 Home Routes Concert Series!

If you haven't been to a Home Routes concert before, it's a chance to enjoy some great live music in a smaller, more personal setting and discover musicians you might not otherwise get to see perform in Winkler.

We've got more great artists coming throughout the season, so take a look at the full lineup!

Sunday, October 18 | 7 PM
Doors open at 6:30 PM
Tickets: $25

Tickets are available at winklerarts.com or at the gallery.

10/08/2026

It's hard to believe it's been 10 years! We hope you'll join us tomorrow!

🎶 Back 40 Coffee House is BACK! ☕🎤

Join us for a relaxed evening of live music, refreshments, and community vibes at the Winkler Arts + Culture Centre!

Also extra special event in conjunction with the 10th anniversary of the Winkler Arts + Culture Centre.

Come earlier at 6:00 PM for a FREE BBQ to celebrate!

🗓 Friday, October 9th
🕖 7:00 PM (Free BBQ served at 6:00 PM)
🎟 FREE Entry
📍 Winkler Arts + Culture Centre
🎙️ Presented by The Back 40
Whether you're here to listen or perform, everyone’s welcome. Musicians—bring your original tunes or favorite covers and share them with a welcoming audience.
🎸 Interested in playing?
DM us to reserve your spot on the lineup!
Come for the music, stay for the vibe. ✨

10/08/2026

Bring your teddy bear to WA+C!
Show your teddy some art and you could win a FREE art kit!
Only on October 14th. Winner will be announced at 5pm on our story!
(each teddy is one entree)

10/07/2026

PD Day is this Friday!

If you’re still figuring out what the kids are doing for the day, we still have some room in our PD Day Art Camp.

We’ll spend the day making art, trying different projects and just having a fun, creative day together!

Friday, Oct. 9 (registration for future PD Days is also available now!)
8:30 AM – 4 PM
Ages 5–12 | $50
Register at winklerarts.com or at the gallery.

10/07/2026

A closer look at what we’ll be making at our Dried Flower Panel Workshop on Saturday, Oct. 17!

Yolanda from Prairie Harvest Flowers will walk you through creating your own panel using locally grown dried flowers. Each one turns out a little differently, so there’s lots of room to make it your own.

Saturday, Oct. 17 | 1–3 PM
$75 per person
10% off when registering two people together.
Registration is available at winklerarts.com. or at the gallery.